“To have the backing of the manager here to come in during January and help him and the team get promoted, it just shows the belief and that they know what I can bring to the team.”

Robinson came through the ranks at Aston Villa before moving to Preston North End.

The forward is familiar with the local area and knows Albion No.1 Sam Johnstone from their time together at Deepdale.

“With loans you could end up anywhere, but it’s nice to be back in Birmingham. I’ve got a few friends and some family who live nearby, and I’m originally from Northampton which isn’t too far, so that’s going to be a big help.

“I spoke to Sam (Johnstone) about the interest from before, and he could only praise the place.

“He made the step from Manchester United to come here, and he said it’s an unbelievably good club with a good manager and good set of lads.

“It’ll be nice to play alongside him, I haven’t done so since our League One days at Preston.”